WOOFIE'S Franchise FDD, Costs & Fees (2024)
KEY FRANCHISE STATS
All you need to know about this franchise in a snapshot
Initial franchise fee
$57,500
Investment required
$160,000 - $274,000
Woofie's: Redefining Pet Care with Personalized Services
Woofie's is a pet care franchise that was founded in 2004, specializing in providing personalized pet services such as pet sitting, dog walking, and mobile grooming.
Headquartered in Ashburn, Virginia, Woofie's began franchising to expand its unique approach to pet care, which emphasizes convenience and individualized attention.
The franchise stands out from the competition by offering in-home pet care services tailored to each pet's specific needs and preferences, ensuring a high level of trust and satisfaction for both pets and their owners. Woofie's is part of the Authority Brands family.
Initial investment
Here's what you would need to invest if you were to start this franchise. These costs are provided by the franchisor in the Franchise Disclosure Document.
| Type of Expenditure |
Low Estimate |
High Estimate |
| Franchise Fee |
$57,500 |
$57,500 |
| Pre-Opening/Grand Opening Marketing |
$7,500 |
$7,500 |
| Talent Team Fee |
$5,000 |
$5,000 |
| Owner Starter Kit Fee |
$2,400 |
$2,400 |
| Approved Mobile Unit Deposit |
$18,000 |
$65,000 |
| Approved Mobile Unit Financing Payments |
$4,800 |
$6,075 |
| Approved Mobile Unit Delivery Expenses |
$1,500 |
$4,000 |
| Mobile Unit Operating Expenses |
$1,027 |
$1,875 |
| Van Parking, Office Space, Office Equipment and Supplies |
$4,625 |
$30,950 |
| Computer System |
$2,050 |
$2,050 |
| Required Software Fees |
$960 |
$2,500 |
| Phone Expense |
$450 |
$600 |
| Technology Fee - 3 months (post-opening) |
$375 |
$375 |
| Internet Service |
$300 |
$500 |
| Business Licenses and Permits |
$250 |
$1,000 |
| Insurance Premiums |
$2,000 |
$3,750 |
| Membership/Association Dues |
$400 |
$600 |
| Initial Training Expenses |
$4,920 |
$14,760 |
| Third Party Training |
$500 |
$1,050 |
| Initial Inventory |
$2,566 |
$2,866 |
| Professional Fees |
$3,000 |
$4,000 |
| Additional Funds – 3 Months |
$40,000 |
$60,000 |
| TOTALS |
$160,123 |
$274,351 |
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Training
Woofie's Franchise offers a structured training program that includes several key components to prepare franchisees and their staff for success:
- Woofie's Accelerated Grooming School (WAGS): This program combines online training with hands-on experience in grooming. Trainees learn grooming skills, pet safety, and career professionalism in a mobile environment. The program includes mentorship from experienced Woofie's groomers and opportunities to work with rescue and shelter groups to gain practical experience.
- Pet Care Specialist Training: Woofie's provides extensive training for pet sitters, dog walkers, and other pet care professionals. This training includes pet CPR, first aid, and other essential skills to ensure that all team members can deliver high-quality, personalized pet care services.
- Operational Training and Support: Woofie's also offers ongoing operational training to help franchisees manage their business effectively. This includes guidance on customer service, business management, and marketing strategies to help franchisees grow their local market presence.
Territory Protection
Woofie's franchise provides territory protection to its franchisees. Each franchisee is granted a designated territory where they have the exclusive right to operate Woofie’s services.
This exclusivity ensures that no other Woofie's franchisee can operate within their territory, allowing franchise owners to build and grow their business without direct competition from other Woofie's locations nearby.
This territorial protection helps franchisees maintain a strong local presence and establish a loyal customer base within their designated area. It also allows them to focus on providing high-quality, personalized pet care services, which is a core aspect of the Woofie's brand.
